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Foth
Project Director
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About the job
Foth is a member-owned science and engineering firm with 85+ years of success, specializing in solving complex technical challenges. The Project Director role focuses on managing multi-discipline capital projects, building client relationships, and leading teams, with remote work options and travel in the US.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in engineering or technical experience
- Experience in consumer products manufacturing
- 15+ years capital project experience
- Managing projects over $10M+
- Leading multi-discipline teams
Qualifications
- 20+ years in Food & Beverage or Paper
- Mentoring project managers
- PMP certification
- PE license
- Engineering consulting experience
Full job description
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long‑term relationship management. Communicate project expectations and technical information clearly with clients and internal teams
- Lead large, complex, multi‑discipline capital projects from concept through start‑up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance
- Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Guide staffing strategies, mentor project managers and project engineers, and support strong overall team performance
- Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and use of project management software
- Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including application of T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods
- Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check‑out, commissioning, and start‑up, including coordination with OEMs and contractors
- Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases
- Apply strong analytical, facilitation, and organizational problem‑solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make sound, timely decisions
- Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Foth and client safety standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies, advancing best practices, and contributing thought leadership
- Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to strategic pursuits
- Travel as required (approximately 25–35 percent)
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience
- Industry experience in Consumer Products manufacturing
- 15+ years of capital project experience, including leading multi‑discipline teams
- Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10M+ or similar scale/scope
- Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior‑level stakeholders
- Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with client objectives
Preferred qualifications:
- 20+ years of experience in Food & Beverage or Paper Converting environments
- Experience guiding or mentoring project managers or project engineers
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in an engineering consulting environment
- Demonstrated ability to support or lead business development activities
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